'Tammy Faye' completes Broadway cast
Elton John and Scissor Sisters' Jake Shears penned the songs for this show, coming to New York following a London premiere, about the real-life televangelist.
Make a joyful noise! Tammy Faye on Broadway has completed its cast ahead of its New York-premiere run this fall. Performances start at the Palace Theatre on October 19 ahead of a November 14 opening.
As previously announced, Tammy Faye will star two-time Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben as Tammy Faye Bakker, two-time Tony winner Christian Borle as Jim Bakker, and two-time Tony winner Michael Cerveris as Jerry Falwell.
They will be joined by Autumn Hurlbert as the Tammy Faye Bakker alternate, Nick Bailey as Paul Crouch, Charl Brown as Steve Pieters, Mark Evans as Billy Graham, Allison Guinn as Jan Crouch, Ian Lassiter as Jimmy Swaggart/Ronald Reagan/Archbishop, Raymond J. Lee as John Fletcher, Max Gordon Moore as Thomas S. Monson/Marvin Gorman, Alana Pollard as Jessica Hahn, and Andy Taylor as Pat Robertson/Ted Turner.
The ensemble includes Amanda Clement, Michael Di Liberto, Jonathan Duvelson, Lily Kaufmann, Denis Lambert, Elliott Mattox, Brittany Nicholas, Keven Quillon, Aveena Sawyer, Allysa Shorte, TJ Tapp, Daniel Torres, and Dana Wilton.
Tammy Faye is a musical retelling of the life of Tammy Faye Bakker, who, with her husband Jim Bakker, became the face of a new movement that put the fun in faith. However, they ran afoul of traditional Christian groups in the process while also dealing with scandal.
The show features music by Elton John, lyrics by Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears, a book by James Graham, choreography by Lynne Page, and direction by Rupert Goold.
Tammy Faye also has scenic design by Bunny Christie, costume design by Katrina Lindsay, lighting design by Neil Austin, video design by Finn Ross, sound design by Nick Lidster for Autograph, orchestrations by Mark Dickman and Tom Deering, and music supervision, arrangements, and additional music by Deering. The production stage manager is Tim Semon.
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Photo credit: Katie Brayben, Christian Borle, and Michael Cerveris. (Photos courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tammy Faye on Broadway playing?
Tammy Faye on Broadway is playing at Palace Theatre. The theatre is located at 160 W 47th St, New York, 10036.
How long is Tammy Faye on Broadway?
The running time of Tammy Faye on Broadway is 2hr 30min. Incl. 15min intermission.
How do you book tickets for Tammy Faye on Broadway?
Book tickets for Tammy Faye on Broadway on New York Theatre Guide.
What's the age requirement for Tammy Faye on Broadway?
The recommended age for Tammy Faye on Broadway is Ages 10+..
What is Tammy Faye on Broadway about?
See Tammy Faye the musical to hear a score by two legends: Elton John and Jake Shears. Get tickets to Tammy Faye in New York to also catch stage stars Katie Brayben and Andrew Rannells in the musical’s leading roles.
What are the songs in Tammy Faye?
The song list for the Broadway production has yet to be announced, but with Elton John and Jake Shears behind the music, expect tunes from the best in the industry and a score blending musical theatre, gospel, and rock. Hallelujah indeed.
Who wrote Tammy Faye?
World-renowned superstar and “Rocketman” singer Elton John wrote the music and pop singer Jake Shears (Scissor Scissors) contributed the lyrics to this musical. Olivier Award winner James Graham wrote the book.
Who directed Tammy Faye?
Rupert Goold directs Tammy Faye. Goold is a two-time Tony Award nominee for Ink and King Richard III and he is also the artistic director of the Almeida Theatre.
Is Tammy Faye appropriate for kids?
The production contains some adult content and themes and as such is recommended for ages 12 and up. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Is Tammy Faye good?
The London production earned raves across the board; London Theatre’s four-star review praised “Elton John’s toe-tapping, soul and gospel-tinged tunes and mighty pop-rock ballads (with pithy lyrics by Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears)” and “James Graham’s rich, well-researched script.” Plus, with theatre stars Katie Brayben and Andrew Rannells in leading roles, this musical will surely be a spectacle to behold.
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